The city of paris

I was there when the bakers put crowned cakes in the windows. I was there for Labor Day when lily of the valley was sold on every corner, the flowers like delicate, white bells. I was there for Gay Pride, when young people draped in rainbow flags celebrated in the streets, when the banners proclaimed “LA REPUBLIQUE A DIT OUI”, when pink balloons drifted in the air, bright against the robin-egg blue sky. … [Read more...] about Dear Paris: A Love Letter to the City I Finally Adore

When I was 17 I left the country for the first time and spent a month living in what became my favorite city in the world, Paris. In the intervening years I have returned many times, most recently just a couple of weeks ago with Monograms Travel. I have a lot to say about that experience, but today I simply want to share some photos from a marvelous few days in the City of Lights. … [Read more...] about Photo Series – A Fun Return to My Favorite City

For dinner we headed to TÎNG at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London. If you could dine out on views alone then this is a restaurant that would make you very satisfied indeed as quite simply, the views are epic. But then this is to be expected when you are 35 floors up in the centre of London, one of the of the most iconic cities in the world. Our plant based meal in the clouds began with ‘Balsamic Glazed Peach Heritage Tomato’ which was sweet, sour with just a little crunch; the juicy glazed peach was packed with summery peachiness and aligned very well with the fresh micro herbs, heirloom tomatoes and caramelised dukka. It was a light, fresh and flavoursome start to our meal. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London

Tucked away in a 17th century town-house in the trendy and posh neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, you’ll find Relais Christine. A 48-room boutique hotel in the middle of a trendy quarter, best known for its literary and artistic personalities living and thriving here through time. Guests can enjoy plush bathrobes and slippers, floor-to-ceiling drapes and beautiful marbled bathrooms. Some rooms feature serene, private balconies. The lounge is open at all times, ready to serve both the night owls and the early birds. So unpack your bags and experience Paris at its finest! … [Read more...] about 5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on

Enjoying some much needed time at the pub I’m never one to turn down a half-pint of something bubbly, so London’s inexpensive beer and ciders flowing from the tap really cheered my soul. (Have I mentioned how shamefully overpriced beer is in Paris?) I really enjoy escaping for a few hours to the pub. … [Read more...] about My Favorite London Moments